Background of ゆるキャラ Research links to ゆるキャラ Language functions relating to comparisons and explanations.

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Background of ゆるキャラ Research links to ゆるキャラ Language functions relating to comparisons and explanations

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"Yuru-kyara( ゆるキャ ラ )"(loose characters) are cute, friendly and a little bizarre mascots owned by national government organizations, local governments, companies, individuals for the purpose of public relations. In recent years in Japan, more and more local governments(prefectures and municipalities) compete to create their own ゆるキャラ. It is commonly called " ゆる キャラ ” boom.

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TOKYO—Japan's new prime minister won election this month promising a more muscular military, and campaigning with a trademark clenched fist in TV commercials vowing to "take back Japan." But soon after taking office Wednesday, Shinzo Abe will get an image makeover. Next month, his Liberal Democratic Party will unveil the design of a soft, cuddly mascot modeled after him—based on a proposal deemed most "widely lovable and cute," said an official when announcing the contest in November. In the past, backers of Mr. Abe had promoted his looks. But now, "we thought Mr. Abe would be accepted more widely by being cute versus being handsome," said Taizo Toyoda, an LDP spokesman.

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s/3931.html s/3931.html The Liberal Democratic Party of Japan held an award ceremony for an illustration competition based on illustrations of the Prime Minister Abe Shinzo and Secretary- General, Ishiba Shigeru for the party convention on March 17. It’s part of media strategies toward the House of Councilors election in the summer and attendees at the party convention received plastic folders and eco- friendly reusable shopping bags with the Abe and Ishiba ‘yuru-kyara’ printed on them. The acrylic painter, Ms Takahashi Reika (age 47, Sapporo) won the top prize. She drew both in suits and lightning patterned ties. The Prime Minister praised her drawing, calling it ‘well drawn, very cute’. Ms Takahashi said: ‘Please get ahead with your work with lightning speed’.

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One of the most popular yuru-kyara in Japan is "Kumamon( くまモン )", which is a mascot of Kumamoto Prefecture. "Kumamon" is a combination of two words: "Kuma" is short for Kumamoto and "Mon" represents the local dialect that uses that word for the standard Japanese word for "things," or "mono ( 物 )." Kumamon standing

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Udon Nou means “Udon (noodle) Brain.” As you can see, he’s not kidding about his name. The official story is that he used to be a normal human being once, but because he loved eating udon so much, one day when he woke up he found himself looking like this. Kagawa is well-known for its delicious udon noodle, but if it has such side-effect I’ll think about it before I eat. On Udon Nou official blog （ he once posted a realistic image of himself, which is even more nightmarish.

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A growing army of yuru-kyara is inundating Japan with hundreds of soft, plush mascots representing municipalities, government organizations and companies with a uniquely Japanese mix of cute and bizarre. 1. グルプで、オリジナル「ゆるキャラ」をかんがえる。 (Brainstorm the ゆるキャラ in groups) 2. デザイン、名前、好きな物、すむところを かんがえる。 (think about design, name, favourite things, where it comes from)

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3. Choose a name linked to the area/product you wish to promote. （ Their name often provides some clues to "what" they are—because it may not be clear visually.) 4. ぎじんか： Personalize your ゆるキャラ by adding ~ ちゃん or ～くん 5. List the main features of the ゆるキャラ 6. ミッションを かんがえて、アピール・ポスタをかん がえる。 Think about the mission and the reason for creating this ゆるキャラ. What is it going to promote? 7. Complete the スクリプト (script on next slide/handout) 8. Now your ゆるキャラ is ready to compete in the annual grand prix … present your ゆるキャラ ! がんばってください！